Information for First-years & Transfers
Information for First-years & Transfers
OA Equipment List: Basecamp
Here is the list of equipment for those going on all types of basecamp trips, including "basecamp- hiking" and "basecamp- canoeing" trips.
OA Equipment List: Campus-based
Here is the list of equipment you will need for your Outdoor Action Orientation Trip.
OA Equipment Lists for Orientation
We have put together several different equipment lists to help you prepare and pack for your Outdoor Action small group Orientation program. You primarily just need to bring personal clothing items and OA provides other specialized equipment.These equipment lists are based on over 48 years of experience running Outdoor Action Trips.
A Day on OA
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Types of Trips:
Tips for Backpacking on Your Period
Backpacking with your period doesn’t have to be a hassle, but it does take some extra preparation! Learn the two different methods for managing your period and what to consider before heading into the backcountry.
What is Leave No Trace?
Leave No Trace, or LNT, principles are a group of best practices for enjoying our wild spaces. In this video, Miranda talks about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how you can follow them to leave the wilderness as beautiful as you found it.
Outdoor Action creates lasting friendships, eases transition to college life
Kayaking and canoeing in Breakneck Pond, laughing and living in the moment, nine first-year students are beginning their Princeton journey together at Harriman State Park in New York. The group is participating in one of the 75 Outdoor Action trips taking place this week before Opening Exercises on Sunday.
(Video by Danielle Alio, Office of Communications)
Welcome Class of 2027 to your next Adventure at Princeton!
The Outdoor Action Frosh Trip is one of the Orientation Small Group Experiences. More information is available on the Path to Princeton website.
Class of 2027 Welcome Information
This is the general information for all students who will be participating in Outdoor Action Frosh Trip. More detailed information about your specific trip activities and an equipment list for your specific trip will be emailed to you in early August.